Burda Style For people who sew
Description
I made this dress earlier this summer, but I just now got around to photographing it. It’s made from a printed chiffon that I bought from Wal-mart. I drafted the pattern using my own measurements. I wanted to experiment with creating a ruffle skirt since I’ve never made one before. I only had 1.5 of a yards of fabric though, which wasn’t enough to make a full gathered skirt; so instead, I sewed the skirt together using elastic thread in order to create the effect of a ruffle. I shirred the waist and the raw edges were finished off using bias tape which was made from the same chiffon fabric. Instead of a zipper for getting in and out of there are buttons going down on the side of the dress. I hope that you like it (:
Material Notes
Chiffon, elastic thread, buttons
Difficulty
Novice
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Dec 12, 2012, 10.45 PMby bethmaryharley
Beautiful dress and photographs! I love the vintage feel of the whole thing – you are very talented!
Dec 12, 2012, 02.57 PMby wzrdreams
I used to love the Walmart fabric tables! When I was in college they had $2 tables…. everything was $2 /yard. It was fantastic. Anyway, great fabric choice! The photos are lovely, as usual.
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Dec 12, 2012, 04.09 PMby melonhead
Thank you wzrdreams! :) I know, Walmart fabric has honestly given me the freedom to feel like I can just make anything without worrying about ruining an expensive piece of fabric! I’d be broke without them! haha
Dec 11, 2012, 05.42 PMby pauline alice
That’s such a pretty dress and your pictures are beautiful!
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Dec 12, 2012, 04.12 PMby melonhead
Thank you! By the way I’m in loveeeee with all of your projects! Like, that Dior Coat…I drooled a little it was so beautiful! :)
Dec 11, 2012, 02.30 PMby sticher63
Super cute!! looks great!
Dec 10, 2012, 08.24 PMby Mary Athey
fab dress and.your.photos are really lovely.x
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Dec 10, 2012, 10.26 PMby melonhead
Thank you Mary! :)
Dec 10, 2012, 04.07 PMby runningwithscissors1
I love the print! I wish they would bring back the fabric section at Walmart here in Canada. I used to pick up neat stuff there. Very cute dress.
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Dec 10, 2012, 10.26 PMby melonhead
Thank you! Oh I know, I don’t know what I’d do without Wal-mart’s fabric section. They were going to get rid of the one that I go to, but then they decided that they got enough business. I’m pretty sure that’s because of how much I buy from them. haha.